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Dr. Peter Ruane, MD

Dr. Peter Ruane, MD

Los Angeles, CA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruane, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Peter Ruane, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Ruane graduated from University College of Dublin National Univ FOM and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Infectious Diseases Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruane is fluent in English, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruane’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruane’s office at (323) 954-1072.

    Where did Dr. Ruane go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

    • Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Infectious Diseases Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine | Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: University College of Dublin National Univ FOM | Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ruane board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Ruane, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ruane speak?

    Dr. Ruane and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Ruane treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ruane diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ruane. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter
    • PrEP for HIV
    • HIV Prevention Medication
    • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization
    • Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to HIV
    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • HIV
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • HIV contact
    • Suspected HIV exposure
    • Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sexual Health Counseling
    • Sexual Health
    • Sex Therapy
    • Intimacy Counseling
    • Relationship Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z708: Other sex counseling

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Low-Grade Abnormal Anal Cells
    • LGSIL Anal Smear
    • Mild Anal Dysplasia
    • Low-Grade Squamous Lesion Anus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R85612: Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (LGSIL)

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Disease Exposure
    • Infectious Disease
    • Communicable Disease Contact
    • Suspected Infection Exposure
    • Contagious Disease Exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2089: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Coronavirus Infection
    • Coronavirus
    • Common Cold Coronavirus
    • Respiratory Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B342: Coronavirus infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Ruane perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Ruane accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 954-1072 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruane accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Ruane in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ruane's office located?

    Dr. Peter Ruane's Primary Practice

    5901 W Olympic Blvd Ste 401

    Los Angeles, CA 90036

    (323) 954-1072

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    What is Dr. Ruane's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ruane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467640953.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruane?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruane

    What is Dr. Peter Ruane's specialty?

    Dr. Ruane is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Ruane to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Ruane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruane is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Peter Ruane accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Ruane is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Ruane offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruane's office at (323) 954-1072 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Ruane?

    Please contact Dr. Ruane's office at (323) 954-1072 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Ruane have?

    Dr. Peter Ruane is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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